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Old 02-20-2024, 07:34 AM
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So shot my crony metal pole which trashed the plastic strips that are above it. Has anyone used metal rods and some kind of plastic for the top strips and got it to work? Or what else can one do if there is a fix.
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Old 02-20-2024, 07:43 AM
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I use drinking straws as guides rather than the metal poles, so if you clip one it just means a new straw. I never use the metal poles or the plastic shields. If you are in the Edmonton area I probably have a spare spare rod and plastic cover. You might want to try using it with straws and without the cover just to see how you like that setup.
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Old 02-20-2024, 07:49 AM
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I use drinking straws as guides rather than the metal poles, so if you clip one it just means a new straw. I never use the metal poles or the plastic shields. If you are in the Edmonton area I probably have a spare spare rod and plastic cover. You might want to try using it with straws and without the cover just to see how you like that setup.
So you mean you just stuck the straw in and had nothing above? And it read your velocities without the plastic above?
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Old 02-20-2024, 08:01 AM
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So you mean you just stuck the straw in and had nothing above? And it read your velocities without the plastic above?
Yes, that is what I mean. I have used Chrony's this way for 40 years. Always read fine.
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Old 02-20-2024, 08:09 AM
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Yes, that is what I mean. I have used Chrony's this way for 40 years. Always read fine.
Ok, I will try this tonight!, thanks you very much for the help.
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Old 02-20-2024, 08:28 AM
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I used 1/8 wooden dowels, and didn’t bother with the diffusers.
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Old 02-20-2024, 01:43 PM
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Yes, that is what I mean. I have used Chrony's this way for 40 years. Always read fine.
What's the purpose of using straws and no sun shade ? Why even bother with the straws then ?

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Old 02-20-2024, 02:05 PM
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What's the purpose of using straws and no sun shade ? Why even bother with the straws then ?

Easier to center your shot,
I found it worked best on cloudy days, had mixed results with direct sun on the sensors , when the sun was low I leaned some cardboard against the dowels to keep the sensors in the shade.
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